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Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard

Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard

Wendy and Frank Hoorn from Haarlem have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, for nearly a week due to airspace closures caused by regional conflict. While the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes repatriation flights from other countries, the couple remains confined to their hotel following safety alerts and reports of explosions.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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